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Private Tour: Best of Jerusalem and the Dead Sea from Tel Aviv
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Private Tour: Best of Jerusalem and the Dead Sea from Tel Aviv

By Bein Harim Tourism Services
Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Get a personalized introduction to some of Israel’s highlights on a full-day, private tour of Jerusalem and the Dead Sea with transport from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. A private guide will tailor a day of excursions to match the interests of your group, and you'll set the pace as you discover Jerusalem’s Old City, bathe in mineral-rich mud, and float in the Dead Sea’s salt-rich waters. 
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Ages 4-99
Duration: 10h
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Highlights
  • See Jerusalem’s Christian, Armenian, Muslim, and Jewish Quarters 
  • Customizable tour can be tailored to fit your interests
  • Keep cool in a private, climate-controlled vehicle
  • Convenient pickup and drop-off at Tel Aviv or Jerusalem hotels

  • Pickup and drop-off around the city
  • Professional private guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Parking fees - 15 USD
  • Entrance fees - 20 USD per person
  • Entry/Admission - Dead Sea

Meet a driver in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, and then travel to Jerusalem’s Old City in a climate-controlled vehicle, learning about local history along the way. This is a great time to discuss plans for the day, as your guide can tailor your itinerary to suit you and your group. The first stop is the Mount of Olives, where you’ll have sweeping views across Jerusalem’s Old City, the Dome of the Rock, and Temple Mount.  Enter the Old City through one of the historic gates, see the restored Byzantine Cardo, and stop at the Western Wall, also called the Wailing Wall. In the Christian Quarter, follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Then, travel to the Dead Sea for an afternoon on the beach, with free time to swim or take a mud bath before returning to your original departure point.

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Stroller accessible
        • Near public transportation
        • Infant seats available
        • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5209PRVISRAEL

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • This itinerary is only a proposal; we can customize this private tour according to your wishes
        • Modest dress is required when entering the holy sites; covered knees and shoulders
        • We recommend to bring comfortable walking shoes, swimwear, water and sun protection.
        • Most travelers can participate
        • On Saturday and holidays, an extra charge of $125 applies
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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          Tel Aviv, Israel
          Joined in November 2010
        • 619jeffry
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          Written January 2, 2024
        • blancahavila
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Horrible experience with Viator
          Horrible tour to Valle de Guadalupe We bought a tour to Valle de Guadalupe, from a supposed “Tour company.” They sent us 4 people plus the driver in a 4 persons sedan car, my daughter had to go in the middle for 6 hours. The driver was talking on the phone back and forth, when I told him that I thought it was dangerous for us to do it, he said that he had a lot of experience driving 8 wheelers, so he didn't stop. I don't think it's allowed to take tourists this way. So unprofessional, didn't know anything about the area, he just transported us to the destination in the most uncomfortable and dangerous way. At the last point, the vineyard where they gave us a cheese board, he sat at our table and loudly talked on her cell phone, taking away the only pleasant experience of the entire day. What he did share with us, was all the dangerous places in the area. Although the driver tried, this company is not a professional tour company. We brought a bigger and safer truck, if we had known how bad it would be, we would have left on our own.
          Written January 1, 2024
        • _saroshv
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          2.0 of 5 bubbles
          Bad experience!
          This tour was badly organized .First we waited outside the hotel for an hour before we were picked up .No one knew where to go .We thought we were finally starting the trip .But we were taken to this hilly top where we waited another hour in a dingy cafe . The tour was rushed as it was getting late .For lunch everyone is taken to this awful resturant with chaos ,substandard food and fighting crowds . Before going into the resturant you have to go thru a shop and they push coupons to you to buy super expensive products . Guide did not have much knowledge or rather one sided knowledge .We were rushed thru Masada which was the main attraction .I asked him a couple of questions breaking his monologue. He did not like it and was very rude . Do not take this tour .If you do bring your own food . It was a waste of money .
          Written December 23, 2023
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        • sheri0915
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          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          This is a wonderful tour and I pray that Israel be able to offer this again in the near future.
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          Written October 26, 2023
        • Roxanne B
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          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Trip operator cancelled last minute and was not helpful
          This trip was cancelled haphazardly at the last minute, and the trip operator was not helpful. As such, we did not get to experience this trip. Getting 1 star because 0 stars was not an option.
          Written October 18, 2023
        • vaiciunas99
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          In the Footsteps of Jesus
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          Dangerous and not reliable
          I was picked up 1 hour later from the hotel During the waiting hour I didn't receive any text or email saying if the tour is cancelled or I still will be picked up After one hour we where dropped off near Western wall and where regrouping again which took another hour During the drive the driver of the bus and the tour guide where discussing the current political citation in Israel (I think it was in Hebrew or Arabic ) and the driver while driving was showing YouTube clips to the guide It was in time of unrest in Israel before the terrorists attack by Hamas We were brought for lunch to overpriced cafeteria with horrible food where they had beef stew on display but served you meat balls The most horrible and unpleasant experience during my whole trip
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        • Vilma A
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          Trip to masada and dead sea
          Dan Porges was the best tour guide, he was very informative, this is our first tour in Jerusalem and we learned a lot from him. We really enjoyed this tour to masada and dead sea, everything was well organized, the ruins in masada national park are amazing, swimming in the dead sea was fun, we floated with no effort, science is proved with no doubt, we are happy we joined this tour.
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        • diannes514
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Brilliant
          Our favourite time on the tour was with our tour guide Avi. Took us into the old city. He was knowledgeable and understanding. I would like to know if Avi is safe. With all the horrors that’s the enfolding in his country. He was a caring man.
          Written October 13, 2023
        • jamiee754
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          Dan Porges was a great guide at Masada
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        David E
        7 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sep 2022
        Decent experience, Hava was very knowledgeable though the experience felt a bit tourist-trappy at times, particularly at the old markets. Some parts of it we felt we could have done on our own and other parts dragged on a bit. Overall a decent experience.
        Written September 19, 2022
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        Dear davideO1423VL, we are very happy to know you enjoyed your guide. We put a lot of effort choosing our guides. Sure you can travel the old city by yourself, but the the benefits and value of a knowledgeable guide is what makes the difference and what makes the tour great.
        Written September 20, 2022
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        Emily m
        3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing tour, worth the higher price compared to other tours. Hava was a great guide and very informative. We saw a lot in one day but she did a do good job of not making us feel rushed.
        Written July 21, 2022
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        Much appreciate you sharing this sincere review of the service provided by Bein Harim anad our highly experienced and skilled guide Hava. Happy ;to read you came way with a memorable and satisfying tour experience.
        Written July 23, 2022
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        johnkumler2011
        5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2022 • Couples
        Kobie was our guide and we had a grand time. He knew all the great places to go and we modified the tour to meet our desires. His mastery of the history of the region, Israel and Jerusem was impressive and made the tour very interesting. We toured with another Bien Harim guide the next day and had a similar experience. The experience will last a lifetime.
        Written November 9, 2022
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        Ken
        Sudbury, UK74 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        If you are visiting Tel Aviv and want to see the major sights in Old Jerusalem, along with going to the Dead Sea you should book your trip with Bein Harim Tourism Services Ltd.

        The actual trip was in two parts - the morning spent exploring Old Jerusalem's major tourist attractions, including the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Western Wall.

        On the way to the Old city, we stopped on the Mount of Olives to admire the view of Old Jerusalem from above. We also passed the Garden of Gethsemane.

        We entered the old city through the Xion Gate and walked through the alleyways. It was fascinating and like stepping back in time.

        Being the Thursday before Good Friday we were told we would not be able to enter the Church of the Holy Sepulcher due to religious processions. However, Lorne's (our guide) timing was perfect as when we arrived the parade had finished and we had the opportunity to go inside.

        Although I am not religious, it was amazing to visit the Western Wall and see prayers talking place at the most holiest Jewish site in the world.

        Following a break for lunch we travelled to the Dead Sea, which is around 45 mins from the centre of Jerusalem and around 400 metres below sea level.

        Once at the Dead Sea we had approximately two hours to explore and do our own thing. It was an amazing experience to float unaided in water which has 12 times the salt of a normal sea and to rub the mud into our skin for its cleansing benefits.

        A big thank you goes to Lorne, our Guide. He was very knowledgeable and told us many interesting facts. I certainly learned a lot from listening to him explaining about the sites we were visiting. He did an excellent job.

        Over all this trip is well worth the money as it was a full day of exploration and you get to see Old Jerusalem and the Dead Sea.
        Written March 29, 2018
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        Tim
        7 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Good tour to learn more about the history / religion in Jerusalem with the guide Zahi. He did his job very well and we enjoyed the time with him. Tour from Tel Aviv: Elvis Gas Station - Mount Olives (view to Jerusalem) - Jerusalem - Dead Sea. Zahi guided us also to non-Touristic route to avoid the crowd. We hade Falafel and Shawarma for lunch which was unfortunately not the best food and it was expensive too (1x Shawarma / 1x Falafel and 2x drinks for 80 Shekel). We would recommend too eat somewhere else. The A/C in the bus was too cold but they managed to fix it during the tour.
        Dead see was very overcrowded, but where is it not...?!
        We felt very safe during the tour and we would recommend Bein Harim for this day trip. Many thanks to Zahi and his driver.
        Written May 4, 2019
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        Thanks for this account of your enjoyable day tour guided by Zahi. He deserves your praise and feedback especially during this very busy peak period that he managed your tour professionally and smoothly. Not always an easy task. That is a pretty standard price for the meals you had. The Dead Sea facilitated veach is also busy right now. It is the only option we have in that region that suits this tour shedule.The tour attracts many Many travelers. Bein Harim appreciates your kind recommendation
        Written May 4, 2019
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        Nancy D
        Denver, CO35 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2017
        A full day of information about Tev Aviv, Masada and the Dead Sea. The guide was excellent, humourous and personable. I loved the drive and the trip to Masada. I was not happy about the Dead Sea experience as I found the dressing rms to be dirty, no privacy, few places to put belongings, a long line (and this was Nov.) for the shower. So I made a choice NOT to experience the dead sea as the facilities were poor.
        Written February 23, 2018
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        Gabi F
        4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2019 • Friends
        Great day trip from Tel Aviv, combining Jerusalem city tour and a couple of hours or relaxation by the Dead Sea. Tour guide was very attentive, knowledgeable and funny.
        Written April 1, 2019
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        Thanks so much for your 5 star rating review of your tour guided by Yoav. He sure is worthy of such praise and compliments for his skill , wealth of knowledge and experience. We are always happy to read when travelers come away with an enlightening fun tour experience operated by Bein Harim.
        Written April 1, 2019
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        Leila S
        Stockholm, Sweden1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Very professional effective and entertaining tour
        We felt very taken care of by our guide Lorne Newman who mixed humour and facts into a fascinating blend
        Written October 13, 2018
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        777Lawyer
        San Francisco, CA23 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2018 • Business
        I spent 26 hours in Israel on a work trip and the Sheraton Tel Aviv helped our group arrange a tour by using Hallelujah Tours. We had a super knowledgeable licensed tour guide, Avi Hayo. Avi took us to King David's Tomb then to the different quarters of Old Jerusalem. The Western Wall (aka., Wailing Wall) was a highlight for me. After lunch (lunch not included in tour package), the group visited The Church of Holy Sepulchre then a 40-minute drive to the Dead Sea.

        I couldn't say enough good things about Avi Hayo for he is truly knowledgeable about Biblical history and geography. Avi is simply a great tour guide! I would highly recommend Hallelujah Tours and Avi Hayo in particular.
        Written March 2, 2018
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        AnaFdez
        Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates10 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        All my friends and I booked a one day private tour to Jerusalem and the Dead Sea from Tel Aviv. We did not have a lot of time in Israel so this tour was very convenient as it was well organized and we managed to visit the main touristy sites. The best of the trip was our guide Yuval, he was knowleadable, and accomodated all of our group requests when possible. He went above and beyond showing us Israel's hidden gems and giving us local tips. We did our tour in Spanish but I belive he also does the tour in other languages. Highly recommended, thank you!
        Written April 4, 2022
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        Thanks so much for sharing this praise of your guide Yuval and his organisation of the tour to both these locations. We are really happy that you all had a memorable and enjoyable tour experience.
        Written April 5, 2022
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